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The Irish Music School of Chicago’s Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week Kids Day Camp returns for its eleventh big year at the Irish American Heritage Center from August 2-6, 2021 and will be in-person! Camp will run from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.The Kids Day Camp offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to immerse themselves in Irish culture learning from some of the best Irish musicians, teachers and artists from Chicago and Ireland.
Their days are filled with learning traditional Irish music, singing, lilting, sean-nós and group dancing, storytelling, folklore and arts and crafts. Campers can learn tin whistle or fiddle and all campers try their hand at bodhrán playing too.
COVID safety protocols recommended by the State of Illinois and the CDC will be followed. There is a maximum of 45 children at this year’s camp.
Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week was created by the Irish Music School of Chicago to honor Francis O’Neill, the very first Irish born Chief of the Chicago Police (1901 - 1905) who worked tirelessly to collect & preserve the rich traditions of Ireland’s tunes, songs and stories for future generations.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, United States
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